“Probing Brain’s Depth, Trying to Aid Memory“, by Benedict Carey (NY Times). The U.S. Department of Defense directs $40 million toward direct brain recording, with hopes of treating traumatic brain injury (TBI). The hope is that electrodes implanted in the brain can act like thermostats of the brain’s electric activity.

“World Cup massacre“, by Jim Powell (The Guardian). Front pages from around the world following Brazil’s 1-7 embarrassment to Germany.